PLGA Fund at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Research Grant to Optimize Drug Dosing Strategies for Pediatric LGA/LGG Patients

Organization
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Type
Foundation
Comments
Applications are accepted by continuous receipt.
Brief Description

The PLGA Fund at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation fuels the most promising pediatric low-grade glioma and astrocytoma research. The number one priority of the PLGA Fund at PBTF is to act as a catalyst for researchers worldwide to turn their attention to the area of pediatric low-grade glioma brain tumor research and to award research grants for the most promising programs and studies. Our hope is that this research will lead to a better understanding of the causes of PLGG/PLGA, as well as the discovery of more effective treatments and a cure for the most common forms of childhood brain tumors.

  • Novel concepts/hypotheses are encouraged, and a premium is given to projects which involve collaboration between institutions and investigators.
  • Eligible projects include basic science, translational and clinical trial initiatives, as well as survivorship/outcomes studies.
  • Project funding is awarded over one, two or three-year periods depending on scope and complexity of project.
  • Investigators in the early years of their careers are encouraged to apply.